All Sport Breakfast Canterbury

Back and bigger than ever, LIV Golf had a record turnout for its Adelaide tournament.   With over 94,000 spectators for the event, 13 teams, and 51 players, it was a massive weekend for the company.   Performance 54 was the company charged with organising the event, Managing Director Nick Haslam joining Lesley Murdoch to discuss how it all played out, and the chances of LIV Golf making it to New Z...

Canterbury Golf is taking hold of the season finale event for the 2024 CGI Order of Metit.   The event will be held at the Clearwater Golf Club, the cream of the Canterbury Golf on display across a range of divisions.   General Manager of Canterbury Golf Blair Minton joined Lesley to preview the event, in association with The Elmwood Trading Company.   LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listener...

After 103 years of outdoor play, Christchurch netball is heading indoors.   Free from the biting winter elements, the brand-new netball centre at Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub will welcome players of all grades and skill.   Deputy chair of Christchurch Netball Warren Po joined Lesley Murdoch to discuss the excitement within the community and some of the challenges that will come with the shift.   LISTEN...

Kerry Chuck has been involved in the game at the top level for some time and has now been appointed as the Convener of Selectors across all men's golf programmes in Canterbury.   Chuck joined Lesley Murdoch to speak about the appointment and his excitement around the young talent coming through in Canterbury.   In association with the Elmwood Trading Company.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/li...

After scoring 128 goals for New Zealand, Cantabrian Olivia Merry has called time on her 12-year career in the Black Sticks dress.   Merry joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about her glittering career that sees her retire as the second most capped New Zealand women's hockey player, the highest goal scorer and 5 th  highest goal scorer of all time in international women's hockey.   LISTEN ABOVE   See...

Pat Carrick secured her place in history when in 1988 she became the first women to umpire in a first-class men's cricket match.   Carrick, also a very good player herself, spoke with Lesley Murdoch about a stella career in the game she loves.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Canterbury Rams are set to play the Auckland Tuatara in the Sals NBL.   The game will be kicking off tomorrow afternoon at 3pm.   Small Forward Walter Brown joined Lesley Murdoch to preview the match and reflect on his time with the championship-winning Jack Jumpers in the most recent Australian NBL.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re into the second day of the Masters Tournament, one of the four major men’s tournaments in professional golf.   Golf tragic Andrew Sloane is a regular on the Augusta fairways where the tournament is taking place and joined Lesley Murdoch live to give a run down on what’s going down.   There are things you don’t see when watching on a screen, and he’s got the details.   In association with the...

The dearly departed Russell Hargreaves was a beloved member of the All Sports Canterbury team, and in his honour and memory a fundraising event is being held.   “Running for Russ” is raising funds to cover the costs of grief counselling for his three young children.   Ian A Williams is running for Russ and joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about the event.   LISTEN ABOVE     See omnystudio.com/listene...

The Football Ferns have made their way to Christchurch to play a football friendly with the team from Thailand.   Ferns forward Gabi Rennie is a born and raised Cantabrian and joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about the thrill of playing for her country in her hometown.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gone are the days where you have to go out to the greens to play your game of golf, X-Golf, the indoor golf game, is booming.   In association with Elmood Trading Company, Lesley Murdoch was joined by Thomas Marsh, manager of X-Golf at the Turf Hotel.   He joined to explain what the game is all about, and to go into the game’s rising popularity as the winter months approach.   LISTEN ABOVE   See o...

With an eleven point lead the Crusaders broke their losing streak, taking down the Chiefs in Christchurch.   Respected sports guy, Brian Ashby joined Lesley Murdoch to digest the Crusaders first win of the 2024 Super Rugby season.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Continuing a longstanding tradition, Easter weekend is seeing golf tournaments held all over the country.   At the Russley Golf Club, Saturday and Sunday the Te Waipounamu (South Island) Māori Golf Tournament is being staged with over 100 players taking part.   Organiser Steve Campbell, in association with the Elmwood trading Company, spoke with Lesley Murdoch on the All Sport Breakfast Canterbury...

Big news late last night that Chief Executive Sir Russell Coutts is pulling future SailGP events out from underneath Christchurch's feet. This came as a massive surprise to many, especially to Ōtautahi Mayor Phil Mauger who spoke with Lesley Murdoch on Canterbury's All Sports Breakfas. Phil gave his thoughts on whether SailGp will return to Christchurch after 2024, can it be salvaged?  LISTEN ABOV...

Liz McKinnon, the New Zealand team manager for the Queen Sirikit Cup that is being played at Clearwater Golf Club March 20-23 spoke with Lesley Murdoch about her teams chances against 11 other teams from around the Asia Pacific region in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.  LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Foils strategist Olivia MacKay joined Lesley Murdoch on the All Sport Breakfast Canterbury ahead of what promises to be a weekend of action on Lyttleton Harbour, talking about her varied role on the boat from grinding to trimming to getting the boat where the wind is and going as fast as possible. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian’s are a tough cricket team to beat, the Black Caps still struggling despite the talent their team holds.   New Zealand’s first win against the Aussie side was back in 1974 in Lancaster Park   Glenn Turner scored a century in each inning, playing a key role in that first win, joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about that win and the state of the game today.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio...

Exciting things are happening at Canterbury Golf.   With more and more young talent being produced in the region, Canterbury Golf GM Blair Minton joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about what’s in the water.   In association with the Elmwood Trading Company.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand Hickory Golf open is coming up fast.   Taking place next Sunday at the Christchurch Golf Club, the open caps off the week-long Asia/Pacific Hickory Championship.   Peter van Eekelen joined Lesley Murdoch to preview the event, in association with the Elmwood Trading Company.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just two years into her rugby career, Winnie Palamo will make her professional rugby debut for Matatu against the Blues Women in Invercargill.   Palamo joined Lesley Murdoch to chat about her rapid rise, and her excitement at the prospect of playing her first match.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NZ Netball Hall of Fame has inducted another athlete.   Former NZ Netball Captain Judy Blair has been added to the list and joined Lesley Murdoch on the All Sport Breakfast to discuss the honour.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Both the Canterbury men’s and women’s Fastpitch teams are off to a great start at Rosedale Park in North Harbour.   Canterbury Softball GM Anthea Stringer joined Lesley Murdoch to give an update about what we can expect to see today.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outstanding Canterbury golfers Momoka and Kazuma Kabori cut their teeth at the Rangiora Golf Club.   In association with the Elmwood Trading Company, club President Karen Craige spoke with Lesley Murdoch about the Kabori kids growing up on the fairways of the beautiful Rangiora Gold Club in North Canterbury.   LISTEN ABOVE   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The iconic Lady Wigram Trophy is up for grabs this weekend. The bid for one of New Zealand's most well-known motorsport titles is taking place in Christchurch, and Lance Hastie, author for Talk Motorsport, joined Lesley Murdoch to give a rundown of the event and all things motorsport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Latch is the new CEO of Golf New Zealand. He has over thirty years of experience with sports broadcasting, having worked at Spark Sport, Television NZ, Sports Inc and Touchdown Television. He joined Lesley Murdoch to give an insight into his vision for the game in New Zealand, and have a chat about the increasing number of kiwis playing nationwide. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for...